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classic shedd aquarium wedding
Piper and Calvin’s classic Shedd Aquarium wedding will be one we always remember. Scheduled for March of 2021 it was our first wedding back after a very long pandemic and while they had originally planned to host 300 people, they took it totally in stride when restrictions allowed them to only host 50 people. It […]
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jewel-toned warehouse wedding at rockwell on the river
Well we couldn’t really be more obsessed with this jewel-toned warehouse wedding at Rockwell on the River. This wedding, this couple, and their families. It was one of those weddings that was just simply magic. Melia + John couldn’t have been nicer clients to have, literally never fretted about Covid pushing their wedding date back, […]
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concert-inspired disco wedding at thalia hall
Just wait until you see this concert-inspired disco wedding. Well, really, Gabby + Dennis threw a concert instead of a wedding. Which is exactly our kind of party. From multiple live music acts to an entire merch table for guests to peruse to hanging disco balls, this party was so full of thought and totally […]
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maximalist glam inspired office space
Ready to see this maximalist glam inspired office? With Covid putting a screeching halt to wedding season, and everyone moving into a home office and doing s ton of nesting, we got to do some designing! Katie, owner of Encourage Coaching moved her office into a guest bedroom and was ready to creative a bold […]
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romantic chicago wedding at loews hotel
Melissa and Nick’s romantic Chicago wedding at Loews Hotel was a dream. They had the perfect summer weather and a beautiful crew of friends and family to help them celebrate, what more could you ask for? Melissa and Nick were referred to us by a past AE couple, which is always the most lovely compliment. […]
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sarah + sean’s luxe backyard bash
You all know by now how much we love a luxe backyard bash. Sarah and Sean were one of those couple who had planned their wedding and were about to celebrate it right when the world shut down. They rescheduled several times, only to have to reschedule again (and again.) Insert the pivot: they hired […]
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gorgeous galleria marchetti wedding
Heidi and Mike’s gorgeous Galleria Marchetti wedding was one to remember. Firstly, Heidi won our 10 year anniversary giveaway which some of our very favorite vendors participated in, so her vendor team was top-notch. They also were supposed to get married in Spring of 2020 so they were in the handful of our clients who […]
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why hire an event planner?
Chances are when you’re trying to put together an event, you’re thinking about the end result. Unfortunately, the in-between can be difficult to navigate, which is where an event planner can help. In this article from Anticipation Events, you’ll learn why hire an event planner, and how working with an event planner can benefit your […]
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why you should work with a wedding planner
Getting married is an exciting moment in your life, where you and your partner publicly vow your union to one another and celebrate the occasion with your close friends and family. Wedding planning, on the other hand, can be a stressful experience if you’re not careful. In this article, the team at Anticipation Events will […]
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finding the best wedding planner in chicago
We’re not going to lie. We think we’re the best wedding planner in Chicago – and beyond. And we know we’ll kick some serious butt when it comes to planning your wedding. But we also know that we don’t want you to hire us unless you agree. You’re going to spend a LOT of time […]
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qualities needed to be a successful event planner
Event planning can be stressful and fast-paced. Before you know it, the event is two months away and you haven’t even booked a caterer yet. Oops! Most people only plan small events such as birthdays or scheduling corporate parties, but there is so much more to running an event than sending out invitations. If you […]
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how long does it take to plan a wedding?
Many couples today are taking a less traditional route when it comes to weddings and decide to plan it all themselves. But is it worth it? How much time does it take to plan a wedding? After all, weddings are only a one-day event, the planning shouldn’t take THAT long, right? Unfortunately, that’s not the […]
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micro wedding at wilder mansion + the backyard
Anny + Eddie’s wedding at Wilder Mansion was just perfect. The skies were blue, the breeze was gentle and you’d be hard-pressed to know we were in the middle of a global pandemic other than this group was SO respectful of wearing their masks and partying ever so responsibly.
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intimate pandemic wedding in arlington heights
So, the world changed a little bit last year, but that didn’t stop Amber + Chris from having a blast at their intimate pandemic wedding! When Covid hit, they switched their original plans and made way for a backyard soiree at their home in Arlington Heights. They proved once and for all that all you […]
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the four reasons we insist on a wedding rehearsal
You’ll see from reading through the nitty-gritty of working with us, our most basic package is Month of Coordination. It doesn’t really matter where you are getting married, or how many people are coming, or what the flow of the event looks like, you get everything included in that package – including a wedding rehearsal. […]
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glamorous assyrian and palestinian wedding at galleria marchetti
Believe it or not, 2020 wasn’t all bad. There are some sweet moments where we got to party like it was 2019, and Miriam + Bobby’s glamorous Assyrian and Palestinian wedding at Galleria Marchetti was definitely one of them.
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what kind of event planners are there?
There are plenty of event planners in Chicago, but they’re not all created equal. Most professionals in this fieldwork in specific niches that target unique segments of the market. This article will offer a comprehensive introduction to the types of event planners out there, the services they offer, the unique skills and training required to […]
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ten “don’t miss” spots in New York City
If there is one thing I love in equal amounts to throwing a party, it’s definitely traveling and New York City is a favorite. Exploring new places, trying new foods, and seeing how others live is one of the things that brings me a lot of joy, not to mention endless amounts of inspiration for […]
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in-depth wedding planning checklist
Many couples are beginning to plan their own weddings rather than enlist the help of a professional event planner to help defer the average cost of a wedding. While many couples will swear by the help a wedding planner provides in making sure their big day goes on without any problems, it can feel good […]
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how do you price an event in the chicago area?
You might think that event planning is easy until it gets to the finances. Budgets are unfortunately a fact of event planning that must be considered if the event is to be successful. How do you price an event in the Chicago area without overpricing ticket prices or undercutting your budget? It is a delicate […]
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belle atelier + goli june trunk show
Everything is weird right now. And even weirder that you all are out there trying to plan a wedding during this upside-down time. SO, anything that resembles the before times, or just a moment to get out of your routine and pretend things are normal is such a treat. So when the team at Belle […]
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our top nine wedding blogs for inspiration and ideas
The global pandemic has postponed so many weddings this year, but the silver lining is that it’s giving us more time to dive into all of the inspiration we can find on the web. Below are our top nine wedding blogs/websites for wedding inspiration. Happy browsing!
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sweet covid wedding ceremony in pilsen
When Covid hit, every couple planning a wedding had a tough decision to make. Katie + Matt were one of those couples and they couldn’t wait to get married! Their big Thalia Hall reception may be postponed until next year, but that didn’t stop them from tying the knot — and celebrating! They went full […]
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our seven favorite places to find wallpaper
My signature move is definitely wallpaper. Infamously known for wallpapering a rental property with skeletons, I constantly resist the urge to wallpaper every single room in the house. My sister- and brother-in-law just bought their first house and they have the perfect wall for a statement wallpaper. Obviously, you know I wanted in on that, […]
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